What does Cmd+Tab do?
In macOS Sonoma, Cmd+Tab means: Cycle through open applications.
Last verified: 2026-10-04 (latest recorded check on at least one row; rows without their own date remain pending).
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Cycle through open applications Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| iPhone iOS 18 | iOS | Open the App Switcher to cycle through recent apps with an external keyboard Verification pending |
| iPhone iOS 18 | iOS | Cycle to the next most recently used app Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cmd+Tab do?
- In macOS Sonoma, Cmd+Tab means: Cycle through open applications.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include macOS Sonoma, iPhone iOS 18. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.